Senate Committee on Health Stories
Legislators are now calling for urgent intervention to restore the country’s blood transfusion services and prevent further loss of lives.
Counties affected include Kilifi, Kitui, Machakos, Nyeri, Nakuru, Siaya, Kisumu, Migori, and Kisii.
Failing to contribute or making unauthorised deductions from employees could result in fines up to Sh2 million, imprisonment for up to three years, or...
Last month, the Health Ministry reported that 18,988,530 Kenyans had registered for SHA, but concerns over its effectiveness persist.
According to RUPHA Chairperson Dr. Brian Lishenga, SHA's reluctance to fully acknowledge NHIF's outstanding debts has placed hospitals in limbo, despi...
Senators questioned how the government plans to sustain the programme with such a funding shortfall.
PS Kimtai had threatened to shut down private healthcare facilities over concerns raised about unsettled claims under the National Health Insurance Fu...
PS Kimtai criticised hospitals that have halted services, accusing them of using the situation to pressure the government.
In Kenya, the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) is a key component of the government's strategy to achieve UHC) aiming to provide affordable and acc...
CHPs are the backbone of Kenya’s primary healthcare system under Universal Health Coverage which focuses on primary health care.
Other members raised concerns about issues highlighted by the striking health workers, including the lack of promotions, denial of leave allowances, a...
Thanks to lessons learned from the 2023 Marburg outbreak, Tanzania’s public health system was better equipped to handle this crisis.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the KMPDC stressed that such locations were unsuitable for healthcare services due to the potential spread of infe...
The directive, approved by the Cabinet on Tuesday, will require property owners to cover the costs of removal and disposal.
Although AI adoption in Kenya is still in its early stages, it promises to enhance the capabilities of surgeons, reduce human error and provide safer...
While there are other contributing factors, maintaining good hygiene and understanding the risks can significantly reduce the likelihood of a UT
Rupha has revealed that the government ignored the warnings, leading to hospitals grappling with financial instability and system failures.
PS Muthoni said the government is now preparing for the second phase of SMC in June 2025, which will integrate digital monitoring tools to enhance eff...
The study, which analysed more than one million responses from internet-enabled populations in 76 countries, reveals a stark contrast between Africa a...
